City of Madison Accepts Donation of Historic Mosaic Mural for Public Display

The City of Madison is pleased to announce the acquisition and installation of a significant late mid-century mosaic mural by acclaimed Dutch artist Arnold Zweerts. The "Wisconsin Landscape" mosaic will be displayed in the boardroom of the Parks Lakeside Offices at 330 E. Lakeside Street, making this important work of art permanently accessible to the public.

Created in 1977 while Zweerts lived in Postville, Wisconsin, the mosaic was bought years later by Madison residents Don and Barbara MacCrimmon, who were lifelong friends of the artist. In 2022, the MacCrimmons sought to place this piece into a public collection with the assistance of mosaic artist and historian Lillian Sizemore, who reached out to the City of Madison as a possible steward.

The mural was donated to the Kohler Foundation, Inc., who in turn transferred ownership to the City of Madison and generously underwrote the costs of conservation, transportation, and installation, ensuring the work reaches its new home in pristine condition.